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Fakayejo Paul
AC Milan have officially confirmed that they have reached a mutual agreement with 28-year-old Algerian international midfielder Ismaël Bennacer to terminate his contract with immediate effect.
The resolution clears the way for Bennacer to complete a free-agent transfer to Qatari side Al-Gharafa SC.
The Chapter Closes
Bennacer leaves the Rossoneri after a seven-year spell following his initial €16 million move from Empoli in 2019.
- The Milestones:Bennacer made 178 total appearances in red and black, scoring 8 goals and providing 12 assists. He played an instrumental role in midfield alongside Franck Kessié and Sandro Tonali as AC Milan won their historic 19th Serie A Scudetto in 2021/22.
- Recent Struggles:After suffering a severe knee injury in the 2022/23 Champions League semi-finals, Bennacer spent recent seasons away on loan at Olympique de Marseille and Dinamo Zagreb.
- Farewell Message:In a message shared on social media, the Algerian expressed gratitude to the fans, writing: “Winning the Scudetto in this shirt will forever remain one of the greatest memories of my career… Forza Milan forever.”
Bennacer is currently undergoing medical checks in Doha ahead of finalizing terms with Al-Gharafa ahead of the Qatar Stars League season.